How to Travel USA and stay overnight for FREE

In the age of opportunity to work remote and travel around is a boon for many but one of the major expense during a road trip is accommodation . Though camping is cheaper compared to staying in hotels and this would still be a major expense . Sometimes all you would need is a place to park you car or camper van and get couple of hours sleep and taking a accommodation for that wouldn't sound economical . Today we will explore what are the places where you can stay overnight or camp for free in USA 

1. ​National Forests And Grasslands

Typically you are allowed to camp for free in US National Forests & Grasslands unless otherwise marked. Each national forest has slightly different rules, so check ahead of time, but generally speaking, you are allowed to camp anywhere outside established recreation areas and developed campgrounds. Limit is 14 days 

2. ​BLM (Bureau Of Land Management)

These publicly managed lands are commonly found in the western part of the United States and typically allow free camping outside of developed campgrounds. However, BLM manages a wide range of activities including cattle grazing rights and mining operations, so they can require a little more research to determine if they’re suitable for camping.

3. Walmart 

Here we get into the grey zone of what is considered “camping.” While many Walmarts across the country allow RVs, trailers, vans, and other self-contained vehicles to stay overnight in their parking lot, few people would consider this camping. Nevertheless, staying at Walmarts can definitely come in handy at times. Whether you’re trying to pull off an epic travel day and just need a place to sleep for the night, or plan on using Walmart as a staging place in order to stay close to civilization, there are a lot of reasons to spend a night at Wally-World.

4. Rest Areas

For every 70 to 80 miles across highways all over US you can see rest areas equipped with picnic tables and rest rooms . These places allows overnight halting your vehicle 

5. Casinos

Many casinos allow overnight parking for RVs, trailers, vans, and other self-contained travelers. The situation will be similar to staying at Walmart. Basically, keep your activities within your vehicle and keep a low profile. You can check out the map locator on CasinoCamper.com to see what casinos allow overnight parking.

6. Truck Stops

You can hardly drive a hundred miles on a major freeway without seeing a truck stop. While they primarily cater to long-haul truckers, some of them also provide accommodations for RVs, trailers, and vans. In addition to offering fuel, food, and other travel amenities, many of them allow overnight parking. If you’re uncertain, it’s always worth calling the location to find out.

7. Cracker Barrel

These chain of restaurants allow overnight camping for vans and cars